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Leica D-Lux 8 vs Q2
Quick take: The Q2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the Leica D-Lux 8 is the most affordable; only the Q2 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Q2 — Street, Travel, Documentary: The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
Q2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica D-Lux 8Leica · 2024 | Q2Leica · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £145Best | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 17.0MP | 47.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AFBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (with battery)Best | 718g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica D-Lux 8
Q2
Portrait
4.3/10
3.9/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
4.9/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
4.3/10
Documentary
3.7/10
4.7/10
Landscape
4.2/10
6.4/10
Casual
4.6/10
3.6/10
Food
4.2/10
5.1/10
Macro
3.1/10
3.6/10
Architecture
4.3/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
5.4/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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